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DU08 YHW

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2023
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

142,389 mi
Last recorded142,389 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU08 YHW
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2022 142,389 miles

Both front jacking points corroded Nearside and offside

Drivers seat damaged

Engine electrical fault light on dash

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and offside ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Nov 2022 142,389 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine Sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Both front jacking points corroded Nearside and offside

Engine electrical fault light on dash

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and offside ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 137,160 miles

Both front jacking points corroded

Engine electrics fault light on dash

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and offside ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Sump corroded/oil leak

Fail 5 Nov 2021 137,159 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Both front jacking points corroded

Engine electrics fault light on dash

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and offside ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Sump corroded/oil leak

Pass 19 Nov 2020 133,163 miles

Engine electronic fault light on dash

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Sump corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2020 133,162 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Nut missing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Engine electronic fault light on dash

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Sump corroded

Pass 31 May 2019 124,491 miles

Coolant leak ()

FUEL TANK STRAPS CORRODED

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 May 2019 124,491 miles

Coolant leak ()

FUEL TANK STRAPS CORRODED

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2018 118,066 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

SUMP CORRODED

service indicator on

Fail 17 May 2018 117,873 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

SUMP CORRODED

Pass 26 May 2017 108,878 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuel tank straps corroded

Fail 25 May 2017 108,877 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 28 May 2016 99,390 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES NEARING 1.6MM

Front coil spring corroded BOTH (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 May 2016 99,390 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR OVER TANK (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

BOTH REAR TYRES NEARING 1.6MM

Front coil spring corroded BOTH (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 88,226 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

service/eml lamp illuminated

Fail 5 Jun 2015 88,226 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

service/eml lamp illuminated

Pass 19 May 2014 75,800 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 May 2014 75,799 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Mar 2013 64,391 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

passenger seats moved to rear compartment (carpet fitters van)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 50,672 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

airbaglight on

exhaust corroded

rear tyres worn slightly uneven

Fail 24 Feb 2012 50,672 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

airbaglight on

exhaust corroded

rear tyres worn slightly uneven

Pass 28 Feb 2011 40,012 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s rear disc corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2011 40,012 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s rear disc corroded

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Vivaro?

Based on 3,853,716 MOT tests across 280,649 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
8,329
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
280,649
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 144,341
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 70,699
position lamp(s) not working 68,920
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 66,403
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 53,993
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DU08 YHW is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

Across all 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 110,885 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Vivaro fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 144,341 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DU08 YHW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Vivaro typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 18 years old, this Vauxhall Vivaro is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DU08 YHW is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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